About This Race
Run the River is a road race in Kennewick, Washington offering distances from a 5k to a full marathon plus a relay. The scenic course travels along the Columbia River through Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco on paved paths and roadways, starting and finishing in Columbia Park. The flat course and cool spring weather suit runners of all abilities, and the USATF-certified marathon, half marathon, and 5k can be used as Boston Marathon qualifiers.
Course & Race Day Details
USATF Certified Course
Elevation
Flat Course
Surface
Road Surface
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Choose Your Distance
Marathon - Early Start
Only register here if you need more than 6.5 hours to complete the distance. You will not be eligible for age groups or overall awards.
$90.00
Increases Sep 01
Marathon
If you need more than 6.5 hours to complete the distance, please sign up for the "Marathon - Early Start".
$90.00
Increases Sep 01
4 Person Marathon Relay
Relay segments are 8.1 miles, 7.6 miles, 4.0 miles, and 6.5 miles in length.
Every team needs 4 registrations, although someone can register multiple times if they are running multiple legs.
$100.00
Increases Sep 01
Half Marathon
$50.00
Increases Sep 01
5k
$20.00
Increases Sep 01
Kids Marathon
Kids will run 25 miles on their own beforehand and then the final 1.2 miles on race day to finish the entire marathon.
$15.00
Increases Jan 01
Quick Links
→ Official Run the River Site
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